Dear Me,

I know things have been wonky lately, with snowstorms and power outages, and of course the whole post-holiday blahs. I’m writing to tell you that this is your current reality and you might want to think about embracing it for what it is. Right now.

It’s possible that things you feel are of utmost importance will not get done. Like the long list of ‘to dos’ that has been on your mind for the last six months. Now is not the time to insist on completing major organization projects or pull leftover weeds in the now swampy yard. You are not a bad American because you didn’t know the State of The Union was happening. Leaving the bed unmade will not upset the fung shui of the house. And you do not need to look up whether you spelled fung shui correctly. No one cares.

Your extra ‘power outage stress bloat’ will not make you eligible for Biggest Loser Season 14, but continuing to eat cupcakes and chips dipped in blue cheese dressing just might. It’s okay that the iPad just autocorrected ‘bleu’ to ‘blue’. You CAN go to the gym, and you WILL NOT die on the elliptical machine. It is not a requirement to be in top shape to exercise.

Tomorrow is a new day, but probably not the one where you are going to save the world or even leave the house. Tomorrow is another day of this current normal and its okay if you don’t do everything you think you are supposed to. The day after that shows promise, especially if you leave the house and maybe even exercise. This could even give you the desire to eat some veggies, which inevitably could lead to overall better food choices.

What I’m saying here, is you need to give yourself a break. A break from the intense pressure you put on yourself to be massively productive, always right, and a supreme example to others of perfection. This is NOT normal and can never be achieved. It’s time to sit back and live every moment right where you are. Let life happen and be an active part of your current circumstance. Give yourself grace, experience joy, and love yourself for who you are. Which is good enough for yesterday, for today, and for tomorrow.

Love,
Lori